Novac Carolina

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Carolina Novac is the State Secretary of the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova, responsible for decarbonization, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. She holds a strategic position in the country's European integration process, coordinating major reforms in the energy sector and transposing European Union legislation. With over ten years of experience in the energy and climate policy fields, Novac has developed a remarkable professional career, marked by involvement in large-scale international projects and significant contributions to energy transitions in Europe. Carolina Novac's professional path includes important positions in prestigious European institutions, such as National Grid in Brussels, where she served as Manager for European Policy and Legislation, and ENTSOG, the European network of gas transmission system operators, where she worked as a policy advisor. She also completed internships at the European Commission, within the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, and at international consulting agencies. Her experience in the Belgian work environment has provided her with in-depth knowledge of European institutional mechanisms and allows her to serve as an interface between the Republic of Moldova and EU structures for the implementation of energy reforms. Carolina Novac's education reflects her orientation towards European studies and international relations, with master's degrees obtained from the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium, and the University of Bucharest. She demonstrates fluency in English, French, and Russian, linguistic skills essential for her work in a European context. Novac is recognized as an affiliated expert in energy policy and has contributed articles and analyses on energy transition, sustainability, and climate policies, consolidating her reputation as an important voice in European debates on decarbonization and renewable resources.